ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Remake

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɹiːˈmeɪk/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Remake is a verb meaning (transitive) To make again.

Meaning

(transitive) To make again.

More Meanings

  1. (transitive) To make a new, especially updated, version of (a film, video game, etc.).
  2. A new version of something.
  3. A new, especially updated, version of a film, video game, etc.

Example Sentences

You'll need to remake that cake, as it's completely burned.
I haven't seen the original film, but the remake was great.
The director wanted to remake some of his favourite films from the Golden Age of Hollywood.
In 1976 and 1977, and the years to follow, as symbolically remade by the Sex Pistols, it was, perhaps, dadaists, lettrists, situationists, and various medieval heretics.

Word Forms

Synonyms for remake

Depending on context, synonyms include re-create, reboot, re-creation, make over, refashion.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include refashion, make over, reconstruct, rebuild, re-establish, remold.

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